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Donald Trump said he did the US a service by firing James Comey

Trump criticises FBI probe into Russia claims

US President Donald Trump roundly criticised the FBI, insisting it acted "for no reason and with no proof" when it opened an investigation into whether he was acting on Russia's behalf after he fired the agency's director, James Comey, in May 2017.

US • 13 Jan 19

James Comey before testifying before two House of Representatives committees on Capitol Hill

Former FBI chief says Trump undermines rule of law

Former FBI Director James Comey has accused US President Donald Trump of undermining the rule of law in the United States by lying about the FBI.

US • 18 Dec 18

Donald Trump says he retains the power to intervene in the Mueller investigation

Trump fears Mueller interview could be a 'perjury trap'

US President Donald Trump has said he was worried that any statements under oath he provides as part of the probe into Russia's alleged electoral interference could be used to bring perjury charges against him.

Donald Trump • 21 Aug 18

The report reviewed one of the most controversial chapters of the 2016 election battle

Trump says he did a 'great service' in firing Comey

The US President has said he "did a great service" in firing former FBI director James Comey, following a report on the agency's handling of an investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server in 2016.

US • 15 Jun 18

James Comey's memos suggest Trump was concerned with the Russia investigation

Comey memos show Trump obsessed with Russia probe

US President Donald Trump repeatedly complained to FBI director James Comey in early 2017 that the Russia meddling investigation was a cloud over his administration, weeks before firing him, leaked memos showed.

US • 20 Apr 18

Prime Time - GP Numbers, Scouting Ireland, Comey

Is the family doctor an endangered species? Scouting Ireland embroiled in controversy. And we look at the unprecedented attack on Pres. Trump from former FBI director James Comey in his new book.

Prime Time • 24 Apr 18

Ex-FBI director says Trump 'morally unfit' for office

Donald Trump is "morally unfit" to be president of the United States, former FBI director James Comey told ABC in an interview broadcast last night.

US • 16 Apr 18

Donald Trump lied about everything says James Comey in his memoir

Trump slams Comey as 'slime ball' over book claims

US President Donald Trump has attacked former FBI director James Comey, describing him as a "weak and untruthful slime ball."

US • 13 Apr 18

Former FBI director James Comey was fired on 9 May by Donald Trump

Trump says he does not have recordings of ex-FBI chief

US President Donald Trump has said he does not have recordings of conversations with the former head of the FBI, James Comey.

World • 23 Jun 17

Us President Donald Trump and former FBI director James Comey

Trump to make announcement on Comey recordings

US President Donald Trump is expected to make an announcement this week about the existence of any tapes of conversations between him and former FBI director James Comey, the White House has said.

World • 20 Jun 17

Donald Trump said James Comey is a 'leaker'

Trump willing to respond to Comey claims under oath

US President Donald Trump has denied that he tried to block an FBI investigation into former national security adviser Michael Flynn, effectively accusing James Comey, the FBI's former director, of lying under oath to Congress.

US • 09 Jun 17

Mr Trump vowed to fight his enemies and knock back attempts to derail his presidency

Trump lawyer rejects Comey testimony

A private lawyer for US President Donald Trump has denied damning allegations made by his ex-FBI director James Comey before a Senate panel.

News • 08 Jun 17

Ex-CIA chief: Russian involvement in election 'complex'

Former CIA Director John Brennan said the agency first suspected that the Russians were "getting more and more involved" in efforts to influence the outcome of the 2016 presidential election last spring.

US • 08 Jun 17

James Comey testified at the most eagerly anticipated US congressional hearing in years

Comey: Trump FBI claims were 'lies, plain and simple'

Former FBI director James Comey has accused US President Donald Trump of firing him to try to undermine the bureau's investigation into possible collusion between his 2016 presidential campaign team and Russia.

US • 08 Jun 17

James Comey will use his opening statement to recount a dinner he had with Donald Trump on 27 January

Trump feels 'totally vindicated' by Comey testimony

Donald Trump is said to be pleased that former FBI director James Comey confirmed in prepared congressional testimony that Mr Trump was not under investigation in the probe of alleged Russian meddling in the US election.

US • 07 Jun 17

James Comey was fired by Donald Trump earlier this year

Trump will not block Comey testimony

US President Donald Trump will not invoke executive privilege to block former FBI director James Comey's scheduled testimony before Congress this week, the White House said this evening.

US • 05 Jun 17

Former FBI chief James Comey was fired on 9 May

Comey to testify before Senate committee

Former FBI director James Comey will testify before the US Senate Intelligence Committee on 8 June as part of its probe into alleged Russian meddling in the US presidential election and possible collusion with President Donald Trump's campaign.

World • 01 Jun 17

Jared Kushner is the only current White House official known to be considered a key figure in probe

Kushner a focus in Russia probe - US media

The activities of President Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior aide Jared Kushner have come under FBI scrutiny as part of the probe of Russian interference in last year's presidential election, US media have reported.

World • 26 May 17

Donald Trump fired James Comey (left) earlier this month

Comey to testify at Senate probe on Russia claims

James Comey, the former FBI chief whose firing by US President Donald Trump has triggered uproar, has agreed to testify publicly about Russian interference in the 2016 elections.

Politics • 20 May 17

Donald Trump insisted that there had been no collusion between his campaign and "any foreign entity"

Trump says Russia inquiry 'divides' the US

US President Donald Trump has said that the appointment of a special counsel to investigate Russian links to the 2016 US presidential election was dividing the country.

US • 19 May 17

James Comey has been requested to testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee

US Senate intel panel wants more info from Comey

The US Senate Intelligence Committee said it asked former FBI director James Comey to appear before the panel in both public and closed sessions, stepping up its investigation of Russia's alleged interference into the 2016 US election.

Politics • 17 May 17

Michael Flynn resigned as national security advisor in February

Trump asked Comey to drop Flynn investigation - reports

US President Donald Trump reportedly asked the then-FBI director James Comey to drop an investigation into the President's former national security advisor, Michael Flynn, the New York Times says.

James Comey • 17 May 17

Donald Trump told reporters he might even be able to make his decision on who should succeed James Comey to lead the FBI before he leaves on his first foreign trip on Friday

Trump hopes to nominate new FBI director quickly

US President Donald Trump has said he wants to move quickly to nominate a new FBI director to replace James Comey, whom he fired this week.

World • 13 May 17

James Comey says he will not dwell on how he was fired

Trump brands fired FBI chief James Comey a 'showboat'

US President Donald Trump has described sacked FBI director James Comey a "showboat" and "grandstander".

US • 12 May 17

Russia said the firing of the FBI director had nothing to do with it

Trump's firing of Comey a 'domestic matter' - Kremlin

Russia has described the firing of FBI director James Comey by US President Donald Trump as an internal matter that had nothing to do with Russia.

World • 10 May 17